Description
Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional meatballs, bursting with flavor from ground turkey and fresh herbs. These juicy bites are perfect for any occasion, whether served over pasta with marinara sauce or enjoyed on their own. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe will elevate your meal game and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce (for serving)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While baking, heat tomato sauce in a saucepan and stir in oregano.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg